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Trump's scandal-plagued pick wins Texas Senate primary run-off — and Democrats see an opening
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate nomination primary runoff, largely due to President Donald Trump's endorsement. The victory marks a significant shift in Texas Senate politics.
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